Russell Anthony Rogers

Russell A. Rogers, DDS, MS, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 15, 2026 with his wife Colleen (nee Fagan) by his side. He was born February 1, 1932 in Morgantown, West Virginia to parents Theresa and Frank Ruggerio. Loving father of Russell P. and Richard, dearest grandfather of Russell J. and Cameron, cherished brother of Rosemarie Menapace.

Russell graduated from West High School, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State College of Dentistry and earned a Master of Science at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine with a certificate in Orthodontics. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a resident of Jupiter, Florida and Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Family and Friends are invited to gather for Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 at St. Dominic Church, 19000 Van Aken Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL FROM 10 AM UNTIL TIME OF MASS. Private interment will take place at Knollwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Russell's memory suggested to:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation at https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686#!/donation/checkout 

or The Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847#!/donation/checkout